The home of data science competitions, owned by Google - prize pools regularly reach tens of thousands of dollars, plus community hackathons.
Kaggle is a data science competitions where anyone can register to start earning, and the work can be done remotely. Fees are Free to enter, host-funded prizes $10k-$1M+ and you can withdraw via Bank transfer. Founded in 2010, Kaggle is based in San Francisco, California, US (Google). It is available worldwide.
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What people actually earn on Kaggle
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Getting Started and Playground competitions pay no prizes, and you must accept each competition's rules before entering.
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How Kaggle compares
- Kaggle takes no commission from what you earn — 11 of the 11 prize competitions we track are free to earn on.
- Founded in 2010, Kaggle has been running for about 16 years — longer than 7 of the 11 prize competitions we track with a known launch year.
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Is Kaggle legit?
Kaggle is a real, operating platform. What we could verify:
- Operating since 2010 (16 years)
- Headquartered in San Francisco, California, US (Google)
- Has a Wikipedia article
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Frequently asked questions
How much does Kaggle charge?
Kaggle fees: Free to enter, host-funded prizes $10k-$1M+. It takes no commission, so apart from payment-processing or withdrawal costs you keep what you earn.
How do you get paid on Kaggle?
Kaggle pays out via Bank transfer.
Which countries is Kaggle available in?
Worldwide.
Is Kaggle legit?
Yes, Kaggle is a real, operating platform: operating since 2010 (16 years), headquartered in San Francisco, California, US (Google) and has a Wikipedia article. As with any platform, check its current terms before relying on it for income.
What are the best Kaggle alternatives?
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